TIE Terminal Pilot (Imperial TIE Fighter Pilot - Printed Legs)
sw0621 · Star Wars
Star Wars Rebels / Episode IV · 2015. Included in sets 75082 (TIE Advanced Prototype) and 75101 (First Order Special Forces TIE - though sw0621 is specifically the Imperial version from 75082 and 75095).
Figure ID
sw0621
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2015. Included in sets 75082 (TIE Advanced Prototype) and 75101 (First Order Special Forces TIE - though sw0621 is specifically the Imperial version from 75082 and 75095).
Rarity
Uncommon. While TIE pilots are staples, this specific variant with detailed leg printing was limited to a few sets, including the UCS TIE Fighter.
Head
Standard 'Angry Clone' or 'Stormtrooper' head with light flesh skin tone, black eyebrows, and a grimacing expression. It is hidden beneath the iconic black life-support helmet.
Torso
Black torso featuring Imperial flight suit life support system printing. Includes silver/grey highlights, blue and red button details on the chest plate, and faint grey creases for fabric realism. Back printing includes suit oxygen lines.
Legs
Black legs with extensive light grey printing. The print depicts the lower flight suit harnesses, pocket details, and gravity boots. This leg-printed version is more desirable than the plain-legged versions.
Accessories
The main accessory is the specialized TIE Pilot helmet featuring dual Imperial insignias (cogs) in silver. Usually equipped with a short black blaster pistol (not pictured).
Color Scheme
Monochromatic black with metallic silver, light grey, and subtle primary color (red/blue) accents on the control panel.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing. Notable for 360-degree helmet detail and printing that extends from the torso down through the hips and onto the lower legs.
Variants
Standard pilots (plain legs), 181st Imperial Fighter Wing pilots (red stripes), and First Order variants. This 2015 version is the 'Detailed Imperial' variant.
Condition Notes
Prone to visible scratches on the black glossy plastic. The silver cogs on the helmet set a high value; if they are rubbed off, the value drops significantly.
Estimated Value
$8.00 - $15.00 USD (Used), $18.00+ USD (New/Mint). Values spike if part of the UCS 75095 set context.
Price (New)
Originally part of sets ranging from $39.99 (75082) to $199.99 (75095 UCS).
Compatible Sets
75082 TIE Advanced Prototype, 75095 UCS TIE Fighter, 75106 Imperial Assault Carrier.
Character Background
Elite pilots of the Imperial Navy. This specific design is modeled after the pilots seen in the Star Wars Rebels animated series and the original trilogy.
Design Notes
Introduced a more screen-accurate helmet mold compared to the 2000s versions. The leg printing was a major upgrade for troop builders at the time.
Similar Minifigures
sw0543 (TIE Pilot with plain legs), sw0357 (Old-style helmet), sw0671 (First Order TIE Pilot).
Collectibility
High. TIE pilots are essential for Imperial fleet building. Leg-printed variants are specifically sought after by 'purist' collectors.
History
Follows the evolution from the 2003 'boba fett-style' visor pilot to the modern, highly detailed 2014-2019 era of Star Wars minifigures.
Interesting Facts
The silver 'Imperial Cog' insignia on the helmet transitioned from white to silver around this era to better reflect the metallic sheen seen in 'A New Hope'.
Display Suggestions
Display inside a TIE Fighter cockpit or in a row with Stormtroopers for an Imperial inspection diorama. Use a transparent stand to simulate 'floating'.
Modification Potential
Excellent for Imperial Officer MOCs or custom bounty hunters by swapping the helmet for hair pieces or different helmets.
Overall Assessment
A top-tier 'grunt' figure. The leg printing elevates it from a standard army-builder to a display-worthy collector's piece. Rating: 8/10.